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Do you really think that Google Glass is a flop? I don't. Google Glass did - and will do - what it was intended for. Now, before I go on, let me explain: Google probably hoped (assumed) that more and... Read more

Marketers don't know that much about online video. We think that we do. We don't. That statement is not meant as a slight. Online video has a lot of opportunities for brands that transcend the advertising model and mindset. Most... Read more

Marketing is a game of differentiation. Some might (fairly) argue that a brand's true "win" happens when they're so unique, that the marketing is baked right into the product and service. It's a high bar to set for most, especially... Read more

Mobile ads are not Internet ads. Mobile ads are not like other ads. Marketers can say whatever they want about advertising. Many brands feel that it is all about the message being consistent across all platforms. Other brands believe that... Read more

So, how is all of that data working out for you? There have been two stories in the news that have truly captured my attention (and a lot of thought) over the past few weeks. The first one, is how... Read more

Make them cry. When speaking to marketers about what kind of advertising works, the answer still remains the same: brands must leave a true impression. How is this done? You have to tug at the consumer's heart, by eliciting a... Read more

This is an interesting one, isn't it? Here's the deal: A direct flight from New York to San Francisco is $1000 (as an example). However, if you want to fly from New York to San Diego during the same time,... Read more

"Of course, you want to see ads, you're in marketing!" That's not what I mean. Here's the scene: I've been thinking about buying some stuff (books, yoga mats, whatever...) online since Black Friday. So, as I peruse this pretty little... Read more

Everyone Loves A Good Deal. Say what you will about Best Buy, but I love getting their newspaper flyers (FSI for those in the business) every week. I really can't wait to see what's what in the world of consumer... Read more

Advertising Agencies Have Got It All Wrong. It seems like an easy cop out. In fact, one could argue that it's the most simple thing for a traditional agency to say to a client: "don't worry about the Internet. It's... Read more

Jerry Seinfeld doesn't have a throttling problem. Facebook is making more changes to the newsfeed that look to cripple the organic reach of brands (more on that here: New York Times - Facebook Will Curtail Unpaid Ads by Brands). The... Read more

It's a pretty bold statement, isn't it? Are we making the wrong assumptions about content? What works? What doesn't work? What makes something go viral? Do you think that BuzzFeed knows the answers to these questions, better than anyone else?... Read more

Is the concept of Agile Marketing a failed state? A few weeks ago, I attended a private event for Chief Marketing Officers. There was a lot of conversation (buzz, excitement, peacocking) over how much smarter brands have become as technology... Read more

That old saying about advertising and performance. When people talk about media and advertising, they inevitably trot out the old John Wanamaker saying, "Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half."... Read more

Marketers often think they're being smart. Most of the time, we're being very stupid. When you visit your big box electronics retailer, it's hard to make headway on which TV to buy. Over the years, television manufacturers have - somewhat... Read more

Everyone is talking about video. Have you noticed how on Facebook, some videos in your newsfeed start on their own now? You don't have to click on them. They just start. For some, this is very upsetting and disruptive to... Read more

Who doesn't want their brand to be more likeable? Ultimately, we are in service of other people. This makes a lot of marketing skeptics shake their collective heads in disbelief, but it is true. It is how I feel. I... Read more

We talk a lot about storytelling and brands, don't we? Let's reverse that thought: how many brands are actually great storytellers? Dig a little deeper how many marketers do you know that are great storytellers? I see a lot of... Read more

It's laughable that the vast majority of marketing professionals are still seen as those who spend the money on the TV commercials. Here's what's really happening: The c-suite is pushing back (and hard). They're asking marketers to do more than... Read more

Everyone is going to have the iWatch from Apple, right? Well, we don't even know if it's going to be called an iWatch. As usual with Apple, we don't even know if it really exists (even though news outlets are... Read more